JEFFERSON, TEXAS
Filled with Historic Charm and Beauty
Filled with Historic Charm and Beauty
Historic Homes, Jefferson, Texas
For the 23rd consecutive year, four distinctive and historic Jefferson homes will open their doors to the
unique Candlelight Tour of Homes holiday celebration. Sponsored by the Historic Jefferson Foundation,
the tour offers visitors the opportunity to view and experience the residences as they might have been more
than 100 years ago. Each of the homes presents itself with natural greenery and lighting with guests
greeted by docents in period costume. Each year four new homes are chosen for the celebration.
For the 23rd consecutive year, four distinctive and historic Jefferson homes will open their doors to the
unique Candlelight Tour of Homes holiday celebration. Sponsored by the Historic Jefferson Foundation,
the tour offers visitors the opportunity to view and experience the residences as they might have been more
than 100 years ago. Each of the homes presents itself with natural greenery and lighting with guests
greeted by docents in period costume. Each year four new homes are chosen for the celebration.
Tours and Attractions
THE ATLANTA: Jay Gould's private railroad car; CARNEGIE LIBRARY: Built in 1907; GHOST WALK: The original
historic Jefferson Ghost Tour, history and legends; TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS: one hour historic and
nature tour of Big Cypress Bayou; HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY: Excursions every weekend; CAPTAIN'S
CASTLE: Open for tours; MAISON-BAYOU: Bayou St., authentic reproduction of an 1850s Plantation Overseer's
House; JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Open Daily; STEAMBOAT ON CADDO: Scenic narrated tours of
Caddo Lake aboard the Graceful Ghost, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat; COUNTRY PINES RV PART: Large
pull-thrus, full hook-ups; CYPRESS BAYOU RV PARK: Secluded pull-throughs with hook-ups.
THE ATLANTA: Jay Gould's private railroad car; CARNEGIE LIBRARY: Built in 1907; GHOST WALK: The original
historic Jefferson Ghost Tour, history and legends; TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS: one hour historic and
nature tour of Big Cypress Bayou; HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY: Excursions every weekend; CAPTAIN'S
CASTLE: Open for tours; MAISON-BAYOU: Bayou St., authentic reproduction of an 1850s Plantation Overseer's
House; JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Open Daily; STEAMBOAT ON CADDO: Scenic narrated tours of
Caddo Lake aboard the Graceful Ghost, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat; COUNTRY PINES RV PART: Large
pull-thrus, full hook-ups; CYPRESS BAYOU RV PARK: Secluded pull-throughs with hook-ups.
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